The Greatest Game with Jamie Carragher

On the last episode of Series 3, Jamie is joined by Premier League winner and former teammate, Joe Cole. Joe talks about England’s EURO 2020 final defeat against Italy, Sir Alex Ferguson wanting to sign him as a teenager, captaining West Ham at the age of 21, José Mourinho’s impact at Chelsea, having drinks with Carlo Ancelotti, and playing with Eden Hazard at Lille. Joe also reveals his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on: Instagram: @greatestgamepodTwitter: @greatestgamepodEmail: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

On the penultimate episode of the series, Jamie is joined by former Premier League and England international striker, Jermian Defoe. Jermain talks about the famous East London Sunday League team ‘Senrab FC’, playing under Harry Redknapp, handing in his transfer request at West Ham, his England career, winning the league with Rangers and the best goal he has ever scored.Jermain also reveals his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on: Instagram: @greatestgamepodTwitter: @greatestgamepodEmail: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

This week, Jamie is joined by the Mayor of Greater Manchester and massive Everton fan, Andy Burnham. Andy talks about Rafa Benítez moving to Everton, watching his boyhood club in the 80s, the 20th anniversary of The Hillsborough disaster being the catalyst for the second inquiry, David Moyes, and Ian Rush nearly signing for the blues! Andy also reveals his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on:Instagram: @greatestgamepodTwitter: @greatestgamepodEmail: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

Jamie’s guest this week is a Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League winner… it’s Phil Neville. Phil talks about growing up wanting to be a cricketer, breaking into the Man United first team, dealing with the scrutiny towards him and Gary, playing under Sir Alex Ferguson, joining Everton and his management career thus far.Phil also reveals his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on:Instagram: @greatestgamepodTwitter: @greatestgamepodEmail: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

We have a first on this week’s episode, as Jamie is joined by former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg.Mark talks about grassroots level refereeing being about 'survival', his toughest matches to referee, coping with mistakes, managing players on the pitch, Sir Alex Ferguson’s presence and VAR. Mark also tells Jamie his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on:Instagram: @greatestgamepod Twitter: @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

This week, Jamie’s guest is an Arsenal legend… who else but Ian Wright, Wright, Wright! Ian talks about his journey from Sunday league football to the Premier League, the impact of Dennis Bergkamp & Arsène Wenger, his England disappointments, the famous goal celebration vs Tottenham and his punditry development. Ian also tells Jamie his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on:Instagram: @greatestgamepod Twitter: @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

This week, Jamie’s guest is the former number 1 golfer in the world, Ryder Cup legend and Nottingham Forest fan, Lee Westwood. Lee talks about his hero Diego Maradona, Brian Clough, his quest for a major championship and knocking Tiger Woods off the number 1 spot. Jamie also asks Lee for his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on:Instagram: @greatestgamepod Twitter: @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

On this week's episode, Jamie chats to one of the best goalkeepers the game has ever seen... he also chipped in with a couple of goals! It's Peter Schmeichel.Jamie and Peter talk about him arriving in Manchester, Sir Alex Ferguson nearly sacking him, how he hated playing against Robbie Fowler and the iconic treble season. Peter also tells Jamie his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on:Instagram: @greatestgamepod Twitter: @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

Jamie’s guest this week is a Scottish goalscoring great, Ally McCoist.Ally scored over 350 goals for Rangers, winning nine league titles in a row, in a career which spanned over 20 years. Ally talks about Steven Gerrard stopping Celtic’s domestic dominance, managing Rangers during their administration, failing to sign Jamie and of course, just the few stories about playing with Paul Gascoigne. Jamie also asks Ally for his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on:Instagram: @greatestgamepod Twitter: @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

This week, Jamie is joined by a Premier League and FA Cup winner, who has recently ‘burst onto the scene’ of punditry… it’s Micah Richards. Micah talks about breaking through Manchester City’s academy, making his England debut vs Robben, being on the bench for the ‘Aguerooooo’ goal and representing Great Britain in the London 2012 Olympics. Jamie also asks Micah for his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team.*Cue the laughs*Follow us on:Instagram: @greatestgamepod Twitter: @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

This week Jamie is joined by Wolves captain, England international and fellow Scouser, Conor Coady.Conor talks about leaving Liverpool, his journey back to the Premier League, getting his first England call-up, Mo Salah having a go at him for diving and Jamie stitching him up in post match interviews! Conor also picks his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Follow us on:Instagram: @greatestgamepod Twitter: @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

We’re back!Series 3 of The Greatest Game kicks off with a serial winner, Xabi Alonso!Xabi talks about becoming a manager, European nights at Anfield, playing in the El Clásico and Spain’s golden generation. Lastly, Jamie asks Xabi to name his ultimate 5-a-side team, and reveal the greatest game he has ever played in (it’s not Istanbul!). Follow us on:Instagram @greatestgamepod Twitter @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

It's the last episode of the series, and there's no better way to end it than with Premier League champion, Andrew Robertson!Jamie and Andrew talk about going from relegation to signing for Liverpool, the Barcelona comeback, making history winning The Reds' first Premier League trophy and Jürgen Klopp's famous dance moves! Check out our book “The Greatest Games” which is out now!You can order a signed copy now at Waterstones.com Follow us on:Instagram @greatestgamepod Twitter @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

To kick off the new year, Jamie is joined by Crystal Palace and Premier League star... Wilfried Zaha!Jamie and Wilfried talk about him growing up just metres away from Selhurst Park, Ronaldinho, the move to Man United, his career ambitions, and the slightly controversial VAR!Wilfried also tells Jamie his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team!Make sure to stay tuned in at the end! Our final guest of the series is revealed...Check out our book “The Greatest Games” which is out now!You can order a signed copy now at Waterstones.com Follow us on:Instagram @greatestgamepod Twitter @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

It's the last episode before Christmas!To finish off the year, Jamie is joined by a Spaniard who was a third of 'The Three Amigos' at Wigan Athletic, and then later guided them to a classic underdog victory over Man City in the FA Cup final. It's Roberto Martínez!Jamie and Roberto talk about the culture shock when arriving from Spain to Wigan (there was no coffee in Wigan in 1995!), changing the style at Swansea City, managing the number 1 ranked national team in the world, and trying to sign Jamie for Everton!Roberto also tells Jamie his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team.Check out our book “The Greatest Games” which is out now!You can order a signed copy now at Waterstones.comFollow us on:Instagram @greatestgamepod Twitter @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

This week Jamie is joined by a Welsh rugby legend and massive Spurs fan (in more ways than one), Sam Warburton.Jamie & Sam talk about being classmates with Gareth Bale, having trials at Cardiff City as a centre-back, captaining The Lions, the impact of Warren Gatland, and his ‘waterboy’ role at the Six Nations! Sam tells us his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team, featuring a mix of North London legends. Check out our book “The Greatest Games” which is out now!You can order a signed copy now at Waterstones.comFollow us on:Instagram @greatestgamepod Twitter @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

On this weeks episode, Jamie is joined by a Middlesbrough lad who went on to play with the Galácticos at Real Madrid… it’s Jonathan Woodgate.Jonathan & Jamie talk about coming through the ranks at Leeds United, his big move to Real Madrid, his long awaited and memorable debut for the Spanish giants, scoring in the League Cup Final and much more!Jonathan also selects his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team. Check out our book “The Greatest Games” which is out now!You can order a signed copy now at Waterstones.comFollow us on:Instagram @greatestgamepod Twitter @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

This week Jamie is joined by his former teammate Dietmar Hamann, aka “The Kaiser”!Jamie & Didi talk about playing under Franz Beckenbauer, nights out with Carra, the treble season, Germany 1-5 England, Istanbul and much more…Didi also picks his ultimate 5-a-side team and his greatest game. Spoiler alert ...it's not Istanbul.Check out our book “The Greatest Games” out now!You can order a signed copy now at Waterstones.comFollow us on:Instagram @greatestgamepod Twitter @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

This week Jamie joined by a blue Socceroo! Tim Cahill is an Everton and Aussie legend who loved the big occasions, he played in four consecutive World Cups, scoring in three. Jamie & Tim talk about him arriving in England to play at The Den aka 'Heaven', defending David Moyes, scoring Australia's first World Cup goal and much more!Tim also selects his greatest game and ultimate 5-a-side team.Check out our book “The Greatest Games” which is out now!You can order a signed copy now at Waterstones.comFollow us on:Instagram @greatestgamepod Twitter @greatestgamepod Email: greatestgamepod@gmail.com

Jamie was invited into Radio X’s studio for this weeks guest, Chris Moyles.Chris speaks about how his career in radio curtailed his trips to football, the highs, lows and more lows of Leeds in the noughties and the Bielsa affect!Chris also picks his greatest game, which is a surprise, and his ultimate 5-a-side team.Check out our book “The Greatest Games” out now! You can order a signed copy now at Waterstones.comFollow us on:Instagram @greatestgamepodTwitter @greatestgamepodEmail: greatestgamepod@gmail.com